An open-access network can offer fast fiber, but it works differently than what's offered by typical broadband providers. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist ...

The world’s largest communications network may be right under your feet, and no, we didn’t build it: it was created by fungi. Fungal filaments beneath the ground are similar to the fiber optic cables ...

Imagine an internet where your data can’t be stolen, your messages are completely private and online security is unbreakable. That’s the promise of quantum internet: a futuristic technology that could ...

We do almost everything online, from shopping to gaming to binge-watching our favorite shows. And internet speeds determine how fast we do all that. Speed is calculated in megabits per second (Mbps or ...